641Execution of warrant issued under section 640

641 Execution of warrant issued under section 640

(1) A warrant issued under section 640(a) is sufficient authority for doing the things described in section 640(a)(i) and (ii).

(2) A police officer or other officer who, in executing a warrant issued under section 640(a) or (b), intends to enter any premises where the child or young person whose parole is cancelled is believed to be located must announce that the police officer or other officer is authorised by the warrant to enter the place.

(3) If a police officer complies with subsection (2) and is unable to obtain unforced entry to the premises, the police officer must give any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises.

(4) A police officer need not comply with subsection (3) if the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the place is required to ensure—

(a) the safety of any person; or

(b) that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.